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Comparative Study Between Internal Fixtion And Primary Subtalar Arthrodesis In Comminuted Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fracture
Sponsor: Ahmed Gamal Ibrahim Saleh
Summary
This study is to compare clinical outcome of Sanders type III or IV intra-articular calcaneal fracture treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) versus ORIF and primary subtalar arthrodesis (PSTA).
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2026-03-01
Completion Date
2028-01-02
Last Updated
2026-02-20
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Primary Subtalar Arthrodesis
Patients undergo primary subtalar arthrodesis via an extended lateral approach. The articular cartilage of the subtalar joint is removed, the calcaneal morphology is restored, and fixation is achieved using cannulated compression screws with a locking plate. Postoperative care follows the same protocol as the ORIF group. This intervention is distinguished from other surgical techniques by performing fusion as the primary treatment in severely comminuted Sanders type III and IV fractures, aiming to reduce the risk of post-traumatic subtalar arthritis.
Open reduction and internal fixation
Patients undergo open reduction and internal fixation of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures through an extended lateral approach. Fracture reduction is achieved under fluoroscopic guidance, restoring Bohler's and Gissane's angles. Fixation is performed using a locking calcaneal plate with screws. Postoperative care includes immobilization in a cast or splint, non-weight bearing for 8 weeks, followed by a standardized physiotherapy program. This procedure is distinguished from other calcaneal fracture treatments by the use of locking plate technology and precise anatomical reduction for Sanders type III and IV fractures